M2.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Odrie (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 14:24:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Odrie (Albania) on January 8, 2026 at 14:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-08 14:24:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Albania

City

Odrie

County

Qarku i Gjirokastrës

Village

Labovë e Vogël

Source

noa

Coordinates

40.18230, 20.12501

Temperature

6.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (13.2 km)

Regional average: 13.2 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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